Mon Nov 18 15:41:10 UTC 2024: ## War’s Hidden Climate Cost: Experts Highlight Planetary Impact of Military Conflict
**[CITY, STATE] –** The devastating environmental impact of modern warfare extends far beyond the immediate emissions from military vehicles, according to a new report. Experts from the Transnational Institute (TNI), Georgetown University, and Brown University’s Costs of War project highlight the significant and often overlooked contribution of military conflict to climate change.
The report, featured in the podcast “All Hail the Planet,” reveals the scale of planetary destruction caused by military actions. Contributors argue that the environmental damage caused by war constitutes a significant threat to global security, undermining efforts to address climate change. The discussion included insights from author and TNI researcher Nick Buxton, author and Georgetown University professor Marwa Daoudy, and political scientist and co-director of Brown University’s Costs of War project, Neta Crawford.
The experts emphasize that the impact goes beyond direct emissions, calling for a more comprehensive understanding of war’s environmental footprint and its implications for global security. Further investigation is needed to fully quantify the destructive impact of military conflict on the planet and to incorporate these environmental costs into assessments of national security.
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